Company Description The Macquarie University Security Studies and Criminology Society (MQCRIMSEC) is an officially affiliated student society that supports academic and professional development in security studies and criminology at Macquarie University. The society contributes to the enrichment of the student experience in criminology and security studies by providing opportunities for students through events and volunteering opportunities for students. MQCRIMSEC promotes informed discussion on contemporary security and criminology issues and encourages student engagement with real-world challenges.

The society maintains an active presence on campus and online, and welcomes inquiries and collaboration via [email protected].

Role Description The Skilled Advisory Board Member is a role intended for individuals with strong experience in industry or academia in relation to security studies or criminology. The Professional Advisory Board is composed of non-members This position involves providing strategic advice on the society’s direction, programs, and partnerships, ensuring alignment with industry and academia as well as with emerging trends in security studies and criminology.

The Board will meet bi-monthly with the Executive Committee to discuss this.



With permission of the Executive Committee, members of the Board can also take up personal projects in the Society which may involve collaborating with subcommittees.

Advisory Board

Members can be expected to mentor student leaders, and contribute to the Society's Professional Development and community engagement activities. The role also requires collaboration with other board members and external stakeholders to strengthen the society’s visibility and impact.

The Statute to create the Professional Advisory Board is presently under consideration and has not yet been voted into action, this application is seeking expressions of interest in individuals willing to serve on the first Professional Advisory Board.

The Ideal candidate will have:

- Experience in mentoring.
- Ideally experience in governance of a non-profit or student-led organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in qualified or academic roles related to criminology, security studies or cognate disciplines.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills, with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.
- Familiarity with university or student-led organisations is advantageous.

📌 Professional Advisory Board Member (Expressions of Interest) (Sydney)
🏢 Macquarie University Security Studies and Criminology Society
📍 Sydney